Ten Hag admits Man Utd transfer budget is ‘not up to me’ as he outlines demands to compete with Man City and Arsenal
ERIK TEN HAG has admitted that he has no idea what his transfer budget will be this summer.
Manchester United’s ownership situation remains in limbo, with the Glazers yet to accept a bid.
Qatari Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS are among bidders for the Red Devils, while the Glazer family could even accept an offer for a minority stake, which would see them stay on at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag, 53, is eager to improve his squad this summer – with United in pursuit of a striker ahead of next term.
Asked if he is aware of what his transfer budget will be for next season, the Dutchman said: “I don’t know.
“The only thing I know is that Man United is one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“But you need funds to construct squads because the level from your players decides if you are successful or not.
“High-level players cost a lot of money.”
Further quizzed if he’d like to know as soon as possible, Ten Hag added: “Yeah, it’s clear what I want, but it’s not up to me.
“It’s about others in this club. I’m focusing on improving the squad and the team development.”
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United are eager to sign Harry Kane this summer, with the forward’s Tottenham contract set to run into its final year.
While they are also considering moves for Victor Osimhen and Randal Kolo Muani.
Potential owner Sheikh Jassim could even target Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, should he successfully buy the club.
And PSG chiefs are set to listen to offers for the Brazilian.